Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

36 Best Universities in Brazil for Plastic Surgery

Focusing specifically on Plastic Surgery, our data science engine identified the 36 most influential universities in Brazil. To determine these leaders, we isolated 2.33M specialized research publications which collectively generated 32.64M citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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Sao Paulo

University of Sao Paulo

For Plastic Surgery

#1 in Latin America #28 in the World

9% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1827 Founded

2

Sao Paulo

Federal University of Sao Paulo

For Plastic Surgery

#2 in Latin America #29 in the World

16% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1933 Founded

3

Campinas

State University of Campinas

For Plastic Surgery

#8 in Latin America #218 in the World

15% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1966 Founded

4

Porto Alegre

Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

For Plastic Surgery

#13 in Latin America #307 in the World

18% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1934 Founded

5

Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo State University

For Plastic Surgery

#15 in Latin America #336 in the World

35% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1976 Founded

6

Niteroi

Fluminense Federal University

For Plastic Surgery

#16 in Latin America #338 in the World

15% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1960 Founded

7

Belo Horizonte

Federal University of Minas Gerais

For Plastic Surgery

#17 in Latin America #377 in the World

17% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1927 Founded

8

Rio de Janeiro

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

For Plastic Surgery

#23 in Latin America #462 in the World

10% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1920 Founded

9

Brasilia

University of Brasilia

For Plastic Surgery

#25 in Latin America #526 in the World

10% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1962 Founded

10

Florianopolis

Federal University of Santa Catarina

For Plastic Surgery

#31 in Latin America #588 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

11

Pelotas

Federal University of Pelotas

For Plastic Surgery

#59 in Latin America #953 in the World

34% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1969 Founded

12

Juiz de Fora

Federal University of Juiz de Fora

For Plastic Surgery

#53 in Latin America #881 in the World

16% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1960 Founded

13

Curitiba

Federal University of Parana

For Plastic Surgery

#7 in Latin America #182 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1912 Founded

14

Porto Alegre

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre

For Plastic Surgery

#40 in Latin America #727 in the World

26% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1953 Founded

15

Sao Paulo

Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo

For Plastic Surgery

#20 in Latin America #450 in the World

50% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1946 Founded

16

Rio de Janeiro

University of Saint Ursula

For Plastic Surgery

#57 in Latin America #939 in the World

70% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1939 Founded

17

Ribeirao Preto

University of Ribeirao Preto

For Plastic Surgery

#36 in Latin America #685 in the World

58% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1924 Founded

18

Uberlandia

Federal University of Uberlandia

For Plastic Surgery

#21 in Latin America #453 in the World

20% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1969 Founded

19

Franca

University of Franca

For Plastic Surgery

#70 in Latin America #1089 in the World

80% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1970 Founded

20

Recife

University of Pernambuco

For Plastic Surgery

#43 in Latin America #757 in the World

48% Acceptance

1990 Founded

21

Maringa

State University of Maringa

For Plastic Surgery

#60 in Latin America #961 in the World

23% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1970 Founded

22

Sao Paulo

Nove de Julho University

For Plastic Surgery

#54 in Latin America #882 in the World

50% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1972 Founded

23

Goiania

Federal University of Goias

For Plastic Surgery

#22 in Latin America #456 in the World

12% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

24

Campinas

Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas

For Plastic Surgery

#35 in Latin America #662 in the World

60% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1941 Founded

25

Porto Alegre

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

For Plastic Surgery

#10 in Latin America #223 in the World

11% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1948 Founded

26

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro State Federal University

For Plastic Surgery

#30 in Latin America #573 in the World

15% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1969 Founded

27

Sao Carlos

Federal University of Sao Carlos

For Plastic Surgery

#45 in Latin America #803 in the World

9% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1968 Founded

28

Sao Luis

Federal University of Maranhao

For Plastic Surgery

#58 in Latin America #951 in the World

10% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1966 Founded

29

Fortaleza

Federal University of Ceara

For Plastic Surgery

#50 in Latin America #825 in the World

10% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1954 Founded

30

Sao Cristovao

Federal University of Sergipe

For Plastic Surgery

#34 in Latin America #633 in the World

10% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1963 Founded

31

Rio de Janeiro

University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

For Plastic Surgery

#12 in Latin America #286 in the World

23% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1950 Founded

32

Belo Horizonte

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais

For Plastic Surgery

#49 in Latin America #821 in the World

31% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1958 Founded

33

Salvador

Federal University of Bahia

For Plastic Surgery

#32 in Latin America #597 in the World

19% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1946 Founded

34

Curitiba

Pontifical Catholic University of Parana

For Plastic Surgery

#28 in Latin America #550 in the World

80% Acceptance

18,000 Enrollment

1959 Founded

35

Recife

Federal University of Pernambuco

For Plastic Surgery

#42 in Latin America #742 in the World

17% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1946 Founded

36

Curitiba

Positivo University

For Plastic Surgery

#26 in Latin America #531 in the World

31% Acceptance

18,000 Enrollment

1988 Founded